Gerald Welch overcame tremendous obstacles in his life before losing it to COVID-19 complications.
“One thing I admired about him he was brutally honest,” wife Donna Welch tells PEOPLE. “He was straight up, wouldn’t sugar coat.” Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow
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The Pennsylvania social worker and education reformer began 2020 as the new Harrisburg School Board member and was determined to help the students get the education they deserved.
“Everyone in the community came around him, Donna, 60, says of his bold approach.
Gerald said during a campaign interview, I am running because I understand how education can completely change the trajectory of your life.